Labarna I was the first King of the
Hittites, from circa
1680 BC to circa
1650 BC.Labarna is the traditional founder of the Hittite Old Kingdom (flourished c. 1700–c. 1500 BC), though his existence is sometimes questioned by modern scholars. Labarna had not been the first in line to the throne.
PU-Sarruma designated Labarna as his successor after his own sons revolted against him. Upon
PU-Sarruma's death, Labarna and Papahdilmah, one of
PU-Sarruma's sons, contended for the throne, with Labarna emerging victorious.
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